Multi Trader

Build Recruitment; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Job summary

Multi Trader – Social Housing (Reactive Maintenance) is a permanent role in North West London, covering Harrow, Brent, Barnet, Camden & Islington. You will carry out day-to-day carpentry, plumbing or multi-trade repairs in occupied domestic and council properties, focusing on first-time fixes and customer satisfaction.

The role demands safe, efficient workmanship and strong communication, with a proven background in social housing or council property maintenance, driving license, and relevant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic/social housing or council property maintenance.
• NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry or Plumbing (or equivalent) preferred.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects of carpentry repairs (doors, frames, kitchens, flooring, fencing, etc.).
• Completing reactive maintenance works in occupied social housing properties.
• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective, long-lasting solutions.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professionalism at all times.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Multi-trade repairs

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry or Plumbing

Job description

Multi Traders

Multi Trader – Social Housing (Reactive Maintenance)

Contract Type: Permanent
Location:North West London (Harrow, Brent, Barnet, Camden & Islington
Salary:£38,000 – £40,000 per year (depending on experience & qualifications)
Benefits:Company van & fuel card provided

Build Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Carpenters, Plumbers or Multi Traders to join a busy reactive maintenance team delivering high-quality repairs within social housing properties across North West London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and consistent local work.

The Role:

You will carry out day-to-day carpentry, plumbing or multi trade repairs and maintenance within occupied domestic and council properties. The role requires a strong focus on first-time fixes, customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of workmanship while working in tenants’ homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking all aspects of carpentry repairs (doors, frames, kitchens, flooring, fencing, etc.)
• Completing reactive maintenance works in occupied social housing properties
• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective, long-lasting solutions
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professionalism at all times

Requirements:

• Proven experience in domestic/social housing or council property maintenance
• NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry, Plumbing or any other relevant trade (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Good communication and customer service skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Company van & fuel card
• 23 days holiday 8 bank holidays (31 Total)
• Pension scheme
• Long-term, stable work with a reputable contractor
• Supportive team and clear progression opportunities